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An old fashioned from Euphemia Haye, which will be serving a whiskey cocktail at Set the Bar.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • April 8, 2024
Set the Bar cocktail contest returns this weekend to Ed Smith Stadium

The Sarasota-Manatee Originals event took 2023 off.

  • Arts + Culture
A rendering of 1260 North Palm Avenue Residences, formerly Obsidian, overlooking Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 8, 2024
Downtown condo tower returns with modifications and a new name

Now branded 1260 North Palm Avenue Residences, the 18-story tower proposal shaved a little off the top and made progress toward street-level requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Youth Sailing hosted its 36th annual SailFest Regatta on April 6-7.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • April 8, 2024
Youth sailors test their skills at SailFest regatta

The 36th annual SailFest Regatta was held from April 6-7 at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brody Scheckner, a fifth grader at Pine View School and Clara Tohumcu, a fourth grader at Pine View School, of the team Cool Kidz.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 8, 2024
RC Custom Car Open combines teamwork and carnival fun

The event empowered 175 students as they controlled vehicles around a carnival-themed race track.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Commissioners Mike Rahn, Amanda Ballard Ray Turner and George Kruse sit at the dais. Kruse is met with silence on March 12 when proposing call-in comments return.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 8, 2024
Manatee County and residents at odds over communication restrictions

Residents are not allowed to call in to commission meetings or comment on Manatee County's social media platforms.

  • East County
  • News
Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution members gather outside the Crocker Memorial Church.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 8, 2024
Daughters of the American Revolution chapter showcases history

The Sara De Soto Daughters of the American Revolution Centennial Open House Extravaganza featured a genealogy workshop, local authors, cemetery tours and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Norman Love Confections has reopened its chocolate salon on the other side of University Parkway at The Shoppes at UTC.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 8, 2024
Norman Love Confections moves in next to Trader Joe's

The chocolate salon moved to the Manatee County side of UTC to The Shoppes.

  • East County
  • Business
Robert Jendelund and Dave Pfister
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • April 7, 2024
Longboat Key Tennis Center celebrates 25th anniversary

The party was filled with cake, lifelong friends and an exhibition match between tennis pros.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jessica Thoennes and Azja Czajkowski won the women's pair at the U.S. Rowing Olympic Team Trials to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics (7:37.62). The trials were held at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 7, 2024
Five US rowers punch their ticket to the Paris Olympics at Benderson Park

The Olympic Team Trials were held April 4-7 in Sarasota in preparation for this summer's Olympic Games.

  • East County
  • Sports
Meet the best BLTs in Sarasota, Manatee counties
    By
  • Emma Burke Jolly
  • April 7, 2024
Meet the best BLTs in Sarasota, Manatee counties

These three ingredients — bacon, lettuce and tomato — are always better together.

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  • Eat + Drink
The Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club hosts the Youth and Teen Fishing Seminar at Summerfield Park on April 6.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 7, 2024
Fishing experts teach all the angles

The Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club held its Youth and Teen Fishing Seminar at Summerfield Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Christy James of the Longboat Key Flower Shop
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • April 7, 2024
New flower shop opens on Longboat Key

Owner Christy James shared her hopes and plans for the new flower shop on the island at her ribbon-cutting with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Rollins College sophomore Zi Burns started her sailing career as crew before switching to skipper this year.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 7, 2024
ODA grad sets sail on new adventure at Rollins College

Zi Burns played basketball with the Thunder but has taken to sailing with the Tars.

  • East County
  • Sports
Snowden Mowry, 11, paints a "Better Together" mural on the digital graffiti wall.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 6, 2024
Better Together Block Party celebrates the community in style

The event offered butterflies, bubbles, fun activities and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River High School sophomore Alexa Helton performs as part of a quartet. She looks forward to seeing her skills as a clarinet player grow as she continues in high school.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 6, 2024
Arts Alive showcases Manatee County student talent while supporting the arts

Students from Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high schools perform or have their artwork work on display.

  • East County
  • Schools
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